Tripp, Howard B.

May 12, 2005

TRIPP, Howard B.

Howard B. Tripp, 97, of Wethersfield, beloved husband for 64 years of Florence (Tresham) Tripp, died Tuesday, (May 10, 2005) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born October 12, 1907 in Ludington, MI and was the son of the late George and Mary (Smith) Tripp. Mr. Tripp was a graduate of Mount Herman Prep School and Pratt Institute. He was an Electrical Engineer at Pratt & Whitney, West Hartford, retiring many years ago. He was a member of the Wethersfield Art League, Newington Art League and long time member of the Wethersfield United Methodist Church. Beside his wife, Florence, he is survived by two sons, Peter Tripp and his wife, Paula of Glastonbury and Jeffrey Tripp and his wife, Catherine of Hebron; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Kimberly, David and Brienne; two great grandchildren, Sydney and Kairi; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Peg Collins. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Wethersfield United Methodist Church, 150 Prospect Street, Wethersfield with the Rev. Thomas Vencuss officiating. The burial will be private at the convenience of the family, there are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the Wethersfield United Methodist Church, 150 Prospect Street, Wethersfield, Ct. 06109. Funeral arrangements by the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com